# Pearl Diver HD vs READING MAGIC 3

The clearest difference is rating: READING MAGIC 3 at 4.9 against Pearl Diver HD's 1.5. READING MAGIC 3 also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 71%) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). Pearl Diver HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. READING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pearl Diver HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

READING MAGIC 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: READING MAGIC 3 has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Pearl Diver HD's written reviews are positive against 89% of READING MAGIC 3's.

Pearl Diver HD ships an update every 20 months, READING MAGIC 3 every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pearl Diver HD | READING MAGIC 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-diver-hd/id364617763/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-3/id446469837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 20 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.7** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Mexico State University Board of Regents](https://appshunter.io/developer/337567846) | [PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY](https://appshunter.io/developer/404048727) |

## What reviewers say

### Pearl Diver HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-diver-hd/id364617763)

Dive into the ocean depths to master the number line, including fractions and decimals, by collecting pearls. This game is designed by educators to align with Common Core standards for grades 3-8.

**Highlights:** Number line mastery, Fractions and decimals, Common Core standards alignment, Progress tracking, Educational game design, Pearl collection gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### READING MAGIC 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-magic-3/id446469837)

This app makes learning to read an exciting adventure for children. It uses interactive activities and science-backed methods to help master words with two or more syllables, building essential literacy skills.

**Highlights:** Science of Reading methodology, Focus on multi-syllable words, Blending and segmenting skills, Phonemic awareness development, Three engaging learning modes, Interactive reading games, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pearl Diver HD free?

Pearl Diver HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is READING MAGIC 3 free?

READING MAGIC 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pearl Diver HD or READING MAGIC 3?

READING MAGIC 3 is rated higher. Pearl Diver HD averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while READING MAGIC 3 averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Pearl Diver HD or READING MAGIC 3 have ads?

Neither Pearl Diver HD nor READING MAGIC 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pearl Diver HD or READING MAGIC 3?

Pearl Diver HD ships an update every 20 months, and READING MAGIC 3 every 22 months. Most recently, Pearl Diver HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and READING MAGIC 3 on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*